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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Cities in Motion!
you can test your skills in building and maintaining a public transportation
system through a variety of unique challenges. Every city is
filled with many different inhabitants going about their lives, whether
they’re traveling to their homes, workplaces, or out to relax after a
long day with some shopping or visiting various attractions. You will
have numerous transportation types at your disposal to create the
perfect network of lines for your customers.
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system requirements
System requirements
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard disk space: 2 GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3850 or higher, 512 MB RAM,
OpenGL 3.0
Sound: Sound card and speakers
Controller support: 3–button mouse and keyboard
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Main menu
New game
Tutorial
The tutorial teaches you the basics of the game.
Campaign
The Campaign consists of scenarios that contain various transportation
challenges which span over a hundred years, beginning in the
early 1920s. When a scenario is completed, you will unlock the city in
which it is set for use in Sandbox mode; you will also unlock the scenario
for replay in the Scenario mode.
Sandbox
In the Sandbox mode, you can choose a city and starting year to
play freely for as long as you like. The city will change over time, with
new citizens and vehicles appearing to offer new challenges. You
will unlock more cities for the Sandbox mode as you progress in the
Campaign. Also, all custom cities you make using the Map editor will
show up in the Sandbox menu.
main menu
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Scenario
Scenarios you have completed in the Campaign will show up here. You
can replay single scenarios in any order you like to try out new tactics
and earn achievements.
Once you have selected the game mode, you must create your
company identity by choosing its name, colors, and logo. You can
use randomly generated settings if you like. For Sandbox games, you
must choose the city and the starting year for the session.
Load game
You can access all your saved games from here. Saved games have a
timestamp to help you find the save you are looking for.
Map editor
You can create your own cities using the Map editor. Cities created
with the editor can be found in Sandbox mode under New game. See
Creating cities on page 40 for detailed instructions.
Settings
From the Settings menu, you can adjust game settings to suit your
setup and playing style. There are separate options for graphics, audio,
and controls. The default controls can be found on page 42.
Settings are divided into three categories: Graphics, Audio, and
Controls.
Graphics
From the graphics setting, you can adjust how the game looks.
Use system cursor: Choose between the game’s cursor and your default system
cursor.
Vertical synchronization: If you have an older monitor or if you experience tearing,
turn vertical synchronization on.
Show framerate: Lets you see the game’s framerate while playing.
HDR lighting: Enhances graphics but affects performance. Try turning this off for
better performance, if you are having problems.
Saturation: Tweak the colors in the game to find the perfect setting for your
screen.
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Shadows: Sets the resolution of shadows in the game world. If you are having problems
with performance, you might want to try and set them to low or off.
Antialiasing: Reduces jagged edges. If you are having performance issues, try turning
antialiasing off.
Anisotropic filtering: Enhances textures according to the viewing angle.
Fullscreen mode: Choose between windowed and fullscreen modes.
Resolution: Sets the game resolution.
Frequency: Lets you choose the refresh rate if multiple rates are available for the
chosen resolution.
Audio
Play in-game music: If you don’t want to hear game music while playing, leave this
box empty.
Audio volume: This slider controls the ambient sounds, such as people speaking and
vehicle motor sounds.
In-game music volume: This slider controls the game music.
Device: Choose your preferred audio device from the list.
Speakers: Choose your speaker setup from the list for the best sound output.
Controls
Lists all of the controls for the game. You can edit the controls by clicking
the action you wish to change, then pressing the button or other
key you want to associate with the action. You can have primary and
secondary controls for each action. Default controls can be found on
page 42.
Credits
See who made the game for you to play!
Exit
Close the game.
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User interface
To play the game, you need to learn a few things about the user interface.
Let’s go through the things you will see on your screen.
Move view
To scroll through your city, use the mouse wheel button (if applicable)
or move your cursor to the edge of the screen for edge scrolling. You
can also use the W, A, S, and D keys. Arrow keys are used for rotating
the view. To zoom in and out, use the mouse wheel.
Reputation and money
At the top-left corner of the screen, you can see your current reputation
and financial situation. Reputation represents your company’s
reputation among the citizens, and affects how likely they are to use
your services. Clicking on the reputation bar will show you a more detailed
breakdown of how the different social groups feel about you.
Reputation is important and can be raised by keeping your employees
happy, ensuring that stops have short wait times, paying off your
loans swiftly, and properly maintaining your fleet. You can also gain
reputation by completing tasks and petitions presented to you. Your
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reputation will suffer for a variety of reasons, such as a downturn in
your financial situation, customers having to wait a long time at stops,
frequent vehicle breakdown, or if you demolish city structures.
Tools
At the center-top of the screen, you’ll find the tools for selecting, constructing,
and demolishing.
Selection tool
The Selection tool is your basic mouse cursor. You can click on buildings,
people, and vehicles to get information about them in the Miniviewport.
Hovering over items displays their name or address.
Construct
Selecting Construct opens up the construction menu. From the top
edge of the construction menu, you can choose the type of vehicle
for which you want to build infrastructure. Under each vehicle type
you will find one or more stops or stations, depending on the year,
(see Stops and stations on page 31) and rails, if they are needed for the
vehicles in question. More stop and station types will unlock as time
progresses. For setting up lines, see Lines panel on page 15.
Constructing infrastructure
Infrastructure needs vary somewhat between vehicles. Some vehicles
can turn on rails, some need circular routes or loops, and some simply
have stops placed at desired intervals.
Metro infrastructure
Metro track can be built on the ground level, above it as elevated rail,
or on three underground levels. A track can also alter between levels;
to do this, build segments on the desired levels and the connecting rail
piece will automatically snap one level higher or lower. Metro trains
can turn on rails without any loops, so you can just end routes in stations
or leave the ends open. When choosing stations, make sure you
pick the correct station type for the situation. There are different station
types for elevated, ground level, and underground rails. To rotate
a station when placing it, click the right mouse button. Two or more
different lines can use the same station; to do so, just join the rail at
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some point so that the trains have access to the stations you want
them to use.
Tram infrastructure
Trams need rails to run on. You can construct rails and stops in the
order you like, but you need both for the route to work. You can either
make routes circular or add loops to the ends to make sure the trams
have maximum access to stops. If your line is circular, make sure to
place stops on only one side of the tracks if you plan on only making
one line. Keep in mind that tram rails can be laid on surfaces other
than road. Pedestrian areas, grassy zones between multi-lane roads,
and parts of parks can also be used for laying tracks. This is a great
way to avoid getting your trams stuck in traffic.
Bus infrastructure
Build stops along the desired route. Buses will automatically pick the
best route between the stops, so choose the positions as you see fit.
Water bus infrastructure
Water buses use piers that need to be placed on the waterline. The
water buses automatically use the optimal route, so you can position
piers as desired.
Helicopter infrastructure
Since helicopters fly, you can place heliports anywhere you like. Heliports
and helicopters alike become available in the late 1950s.
Bulldoze
The Bulldozer tool lets you destroy and sell structures. You can sell
your own structures - stops, stations, and track pieces - for a percent
of the price paid for them. Simply bulldoze any structure and it will
automatically be sold. The payback percentage varies according to
the game’s difficulty level. However, bulldozing city structures costs
money and negatively affects your reputation.
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Headquarters panel
The Headquarters panel is where you manage your company by adjusting
ticket prices, taking out loans, and launching advertisement
campaigns.
Let’s have a closer look at each tab:
Budget
The Budget tab shows an estimate of the current month’s financial
situation. Here, you can see all of your expenses and how much profit
your services are likely to make.
Banks
The Bank tab allows you to view and manage loans from different banks.
The amount of money the banks are willing to loan you is based on your
current company value and will grow as the company expands. The
more banks there are, the more money you can borrow. Remember to
keep an eye on the loan conditions, as some banks have better offers
than others. The interest rate varies according to the global financial
situation, so make sure to pay off loans faster when interest is high.
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Energy
All vehicles consume energy, whether it’s electricity or fuel. The Energy
tab shows how much your vehicles consume and the associated costs.
Energy prices are affected by global financial fluctuations, and sometimes
it can really pay off to switch to cheaper energy options by favoring
different vehicle types.
Company policy
From the Company policy tab, you can set ticket prices, wages, and
maintenance percentages. Wages and ticket prices should be regularly
checked because citizens’ expectations change with the economic
situation. Ticket prices should be carefully tuned, as setting
them too high will scare off customers, and setting them too low will
reduce your company’s value. In addition, well-paid, happy employees
give you a better reputation. Stop and vehicle maintenance is
also important: having a small vehicle maintenance budget will cause
vehicles to break down more often, thus lowering your reputation.
Similarly, making your stops clean and safe through regular maintenance
will make them more attractive to your customers.
Advertising
Advertising campaigns are a great way to reach your customers and
raise the company’s reputation. The Advertising tab lets you launch
different campaigns and browse the effects they will have on different
social groups. Some campaign types become available later on,
while others, such as newspaper and street advertising, are always
available.
Customer profiles
You can use customer profiles to see how your network is doing on a
grassroots level. If you find a citizen that you like, you can save their
profile to easily find them again. Just select any citizen and then select
the information view on the Mini-viewport. You will then see a “Save to
profiles” button, which will instantly add the citizen to your Customer
profiles list.
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Vehicle purchase panel
You can buy and sell vehicles from the Vehicle purchase panel. Vehicles
bought while only the purchase panel is open go to the vehicle depot
and can be assigned to lines by opening the Lines panel. Vehicles can
be stored in the depot for as long as you like. Be sure to check out a vehicle’s
attributes when considering a purchase. You can also read more
detailed descriptions by clicking the vehicle blueprint icon.
Capacity: The number of passengers the vehicle can carry.
Attractiveness: The level of appeal a vehicle has for potential customers. More attractive
vehicles draw more passengers.
Fuel/Electricity consumption: The monthly amount of fuel or electricity consumed
by the vehicle.
Likelihood of breakdown: The odds that the vehicle will cease working and require
repair. Some vehicles break down more easily than others.
Speed: The maximum speed of the vehicle.
You can switch between vehicle types at the top of the panel.
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Lines panel
All your lines are shown on the Lines panel. From here, you can browse
your current lines as well as set up new ones. To create a line, you first
need to build stops, stations, and tracks, and then use the Lines panel
to assign them to a line.
To create a new line:
1. Choose the correct vehicle type at the top of the panel
2. Click New line
3. Click Add stop, and then go through the stops in the order you want the vehicle
to visit them
4. After the last stop, click on the first one to close the line
5. Click Manage vehicles and buy a vehicle for your line or assign an existing one
from the vehicle depot
6. To open a line, click the flag symbol next to its name on the Lines panel
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You can give unique names to your lines by selecting the line and
pressing the Rename line button, represented by a ‘T’ symbol.
Notice how the stops are shown on the panel? If you want to add a
stop later, you can just select the one that comes before it and press
Add stop, then select the new stop on the map. You can also alter the
order in which the stops are visited by moving them up or down on the
Lines panel list by selecting a stop and clicking the green arrow buttons.
Removing stops is just as easy: simply select the stop you want to remove
and press the red ‘X’ button. Please note that when you edit a line,
it is automatically stopped and will be reactivated once you indicate
you are finished by pressing the red flag symbol.
Graphs panel
The Graphs panel shows you recent developments in the global economy
and your company. It is divided into two tabs: Company graphs and
Economy graphs.
Company graphs
Under Company graphs, you will find Coverage, Popularity, Monthly
profit, Company reputation, Total debt, and Company value. Each button
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shows you the corresponding graph, and a slider lets you control the
time scale. Graphs are a good way to study the big picture of how your
company is doing.
Economy graphs
This panel has graphs detailing Economic growth, Electricity price, Fuel
price, City population, Unemployment rate, and Private motoring. These will
give you a good perspective on the global economy. By studying the
graphs, you can learn to predict financial fluctuations, informing you
when best to make certain moves, such as taking on loans when the
interest rate is low and buying vehicles when prices are down.
Rosters panel
The Rosters panel helps to make you aware of problems with lines and
vehicles. On the Vehicle roster tab, you can list all vehicles of a certain
type and see their statistics. You can browse through vehicle types
with the small green arrows beside the vehicle’s picture. You can also
switch the order in which the vehicles are shown by clicking on the
columns. Clicking again reverses the order according to that column.
Stop roster shows a list of all your stops and stations sorted by type.
All stations and stops have statistics that you should keep an eye on
to address developing problems, such as crowded lines.
Options
Selecting Options pauses the game. You can Save, Load, and Exit to
main menu, as well as adjust the settings.
Saving the game
This saves your progress. You can name your saves as well as have
multiple saves from one session.
Load game
This loads a saved game. All saved games have names, and display
the time when the save was made, thus allowing you to quickly see
which is your newest.
Settings
From the Settings menu, you can adjust game settings to suit your
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setup and playing style. Here, you can find the same options as in the
Main menu, which you can tweak while playing. You will find separate
options for graphics, audio, and controls. The default controls can be
found on page 42.
Settings are divided into three categories: Graphics, Audio, and Controls.
Graphics
From the graphics setting, you can adjust how the game looks.
Use system cursor: Choose between the game’s cursor and your default system
cursor.
Vertical synchronization: If you have an older monitor or if you experience tearing,
turn vertical synchronization on.
Show framerate: Lets you see the game’s framerate while playing.
HDR lighting: Enhances graphics but affects performance. Try turning this off for
better performance, if you are having problems.
Saturation: Tweak the colors in the game to find the perfect setting for your screen.
Shadows: Sets the resolution of shadows in the game world. If you are having problems
with performance, you might want to try and set them to low or off.
Antialiasing: Reduces jagged edges. If you are having performance issues, try turning
antialiasing off.
Anisotropic filtering: Enhances textures according to the viewing angle.
Fullscreen mode: Choose between windowed and fullscreen modes.
Resolution: Sets the game resolution.
Frequency: Lets you choose the refresh rate if multiple rates are available for the
chosen resolution.
Audio
Play in-game music: If you don’t want to hear game music while playing, leave this
box empty.
Audio volume: This slider controls the ambient sounds, such as people speaking and
vehicle motor sounds.
In-game music volume: This slider controls the game music.
Device: Choose your preferred audio device from the list.
Speakers: Choose your speaker setup from the list for the best sound output.
Controls
Lists all of the controls for the game. You can edit the controls by clicking
the action you wish to change, then pressing the button or other
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key you want to associate with the action. You can have primary and
secondary controls for each action. Default controls can be found on
page 42.
Map
On the lower-left corner of the screen is your Map. You can view the
whole city at once, and your lines are highlighted with corresponding
colors. Metro lines are green, bus lines are blue, tram lines are red,
water bus lines are yellow, and helicopter lines are shown in magenta.
Each stop is shown as a bump on the line.
The Map has very important tools to help you decide where to build
your lines. Beside it, you’ll find the Data view button. Pressing it will open
a menu that lets you filter the map in many ways. On the left column,
you will find all of the city’s building types. The right column shows the
social groups that live in the city. To see, for example, where most of
the blue-collar workers live, you would click Homes on the left column
and Blue-collars on the right column. This would show on the map how
many blue-collar workers live in each building. Buildings with no bluecollar
residents are red and buildings with many blue-collars are green.
The colors in between are orange, yellow, and light green, indicating a
rising amount of blue-collars living in the buildings. To make use of this
information, you should select any building type the blue-collars would
be likely to want to travel to. Workplaces are good options, as they are
sure to always draw people. When you have checked where the workplaces
are located, you can build a line between the densest home area
and workplace area, ensuring plenty of passengers.
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Data view colors
Red – Minimum traffic for chosen social group
Orange – Very little traffic for chosen social group
Yellow – Some traffic for chosen social group
Light green – Moderate traffic for chosen social group
Green – Heavy traffic for chosen social group
Below the Data view button is the Underground layer button. Pressing it will
show all underground structures, such as tunnels and metro stations.
Date and speed
Below the Map, in the lower-left corner of the screen, is the current date.
Next to it are the speed controls. With these, you can choose between
Pause, Normal, Fast, and Very Fast. You can use the number keys to
adjust the speed as well: simply use1-3 to adjust the speed, and the space
bar to pause the game. You can also build structures when the game is
paused.
News ticker
Next to the Map is the News ticker. It gives you information about events
occurring in the city and around the world. The information scrolling by
is color coded: red items are accidents, complaints, and vehicle breakdowns
affecting your network; green items tell of new items available for
purchase and other positive changes; and world news and smaller incidents
are shown in white. Clicking on some news items will take you to
where the event is happening. For example, clicking on an item about a
fire will center your view on the burning building.
Mini-viewport
The Mini-viewport is located in the lower-right corner of the screen. You
can select people, buildings, stops, stations, and vehicles anywhere in
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the city to lock them in your Mini-viewport. You can view information on
vehicles, passenger profiles, as well as buildings and their residents or
workers by selecting Show data on the left edge of the Mini-viewport.
If you click anywhere inside the Mini-viewport camera view, you can instantly
center your screen on the clicked spot.
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Game modes
There are two main game modes: Campaign and Sandbox. Sandbox is an
infinitely playable open world without any pressing objectives. Campaign
has a storyline and separate scenarios that take place in different cities
and times.
Campaign
The Campaign consists of 12 separate scenarios. Each scenario has a
story and a starting situation. As you play through scenarios, you will
unlock cities for Sandbox play. You can also replay scenarios from the
Scenarios mode after you have completed them. For the Campaign, you
can choose your company’s name, logo, and color, or select the random
ones offered.
Tutorial
The tutorial map offers you a short scenario to help teach you the basics
of the game. You can replay the tutorial whenever you like. Playing the
Tutorial does not count towards achievements.
Sandbox
The cities you encounter in the Campaign are unlocked for Sandbox play.
Cities created with the Map editor will also show up for play in Sandbox
mode. You can choose the starting year, bank balance, difficulty, and city,
along with other options for the company. Sandbox mode is a free play
mode that allows you to play for as long as you like. As time passes, cities
change and new vehicle types appear.
Scenario
Replay completed scenarios in Scenario mode. You will only be presented
with one scenario at a time. Replaying scenarios counts towards
achievements.
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vehicles
Vehicles are an important part of Cities in Motion. In earlier eras, you will
have a few vehicles, though more will become available as time passes.
There are many different vehicles catering to the various route and passenger
types.
Buses
Buses are the most common vehicles in large cities. They
work well on small routes in densely populated areas and
are also good for long routes to far-away housing areas.
As a rule of thumb, the more capacity a bus has, the lower
the average speed will be. Buses can be used to feed other lines with a
better capacity, or to easily and cheaply include isolated parts of the city
in the public transport network.
Name: Maurice Astor
In use: 1920-1945
Description: The Maurice Astor was one of the first buses produced in Britain, a
direct descendant of the horse-drawn carriage. The Maurice Astor is small and not
very fast, but also a well-rounded vehicle that passengers find comfortable. It has
easy-to-clean wooden seats and a special seat for the conductor.
Name: Livingstone Ocelot
In use: 1927-1953
Description: The Ocelot features large windows that are excellent for allowing passengers
to enjoy the view while traveling. A powerful petrol motor ensures a good
average speed, and even with the panorama windows and spacious seating, it can
still carry up to 10 passengers.
Name: Bismarck 36
In use: 1936-1958
Description: The Bismarck 36 was the first double-decker bus available on the market.
It has plenty of room and even rear doors to help with quick loading and unloading
at stops. The Bismarck factory’s pride is an excellent choice for small routes with
lots of passengers, and even with its relatively low speed, it’s a formidable vehicle.
The interior of the Bismarck 36 does not have all the modern luxuries, as some comvehicles
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promises have been made to ensure a large capacity. The petrol usage of the vehicle
is quite high, but is acceptable when compared with the passenger capacity.
Name: Jubilee Carrier
In use: 1941-1963
Description: The Jubilee Carrier is a well-rounded vehicle with a generous capacity,
and the well-designed engine ensures a good average speed. Combined with reliability
and an attractive design, the Jubilee Carrier is a good choice for medium and long
routes and doesn’t require maintenance as often as many other vehicles.
Name: Pavlov Extended
In use: 1949-1977
Description: The Pavlov Extended was the first articulated bus. In it, all passengers
can enjoy traveling at ground level while still having lots of room. Compared to other
high-capacity vehicles, the Pavlov Extended is fast, but its petrol consumption is
high. A good vehicle for longer routes with many passengers.
Name: Stern-Berger Urban
In use: 1955-1980
Description: The Stern-Berger Urban was designed with city driving in mind. It is
very fast and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, but the petrol consumption is
high. Still, with good passenger capacity, it is an excellent bus for many route types.
Name: Pathfinder City
In use: 1960-1993
Description: The Pathfinder factory’s excellent City bus was designed to be able
to handle rough roads and sparse servicing. It has very cozy seating and lots of leg
room for passengers. The good average speed and sturdy structure make up for the
high energy consumption. Pathfinder City buses are best known as the red doubledeckers
on the streets of London, but they are very handy in any city.
Name: Stern-Berger 1200
In use: 1969-1985
Description: The Stern-Berger 1200 was one of the most popular buses in Europe.
It has many different variants, but the 1200 model is the best for densely built cities
due to its capacity and speed. The price is good, considering the options, but passenger
attractiveness is not the Stern-Berger 1200’s strongest quality. The vehicle has
no need for conductors because of the new stamp machines, which allow passengers
to stamp their own tickets.
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Name: Jubilee Turtle
In use: 1976-1998
Description: The Jubilee Turtle has an excellent capacity due to its cleverly positioned
seats and double-decker model. A new door mechanism ensures fast loading
and unloading, making up for its low average speed. With superior capacity and low
petrol consumption, the Turtle is a good choice for short routes. The Turtle also features
automatic doors capable of detecting if anything is in the doorway, making bus
rides safer for youngsters.
Name: Pavlov Stretch
In use: 1981-2002
Description: The articulated Pavlov Stretch offers a high passenger capacity and
high average speed, but is quite unreliable. The redesigned articulated joint gives
the vehicle better maneuverability and increased speed in cities. The Pavlov factory
reports that the Stretch was one of their most popular models, and was used in many
large European cities.
Name: Arnauld Supra
In use: 1985-2005
Description: The Arnauld Supra replaced the old Stern-Berger 1200, which was previously
the best option when a regular bus was needed. The Supra’s best features are
its low price and high speed. It is at its best on out-of-city routes with low passenger
counts and no traffic jams.
Name: Stern-Berger Doppel
In use: 1993-Present
Description: The Stern-Berger Doppel is the newest model from Stern-Berger factories.
It features two floors with comfortable seats and is one of the most reliable vehicles
available. Even with its high petrol consumption, it is popular with passengers
and requires little maintenance, making it a formidable vehicle for city environments
with lots of traffic.
Name: Comet XL
In use: 1999-Present
Description: The Comet XL caters to routes with large amounts of passengers. It is
expensive, but makes up for it by having superior passenger capacity and high average
speed, due to its new motor design. Less care has been spent on the interior, and
so the Comet XL is hardly the passengers’ first choice.
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Name: Jubilee Compact
In use: 2003-Present
Description: Jubilee presents the Compact, a small but extremely fast bus designed
for cities. It is very sturdy, well furnished, and consumes little petrol, especially on
long distances. The Compact is the fastest vehicle available and is very versatile.
Name: Maurice Futura
In use: 2012-Present
Description: The Maurice Futura is very attractive to passengers and uses a bare
minimum of petrol. Its reliability, good capacity, and average speed make it a very
well-rounded vehicle for all types of routes. The Maurice factory has developed a special
hull to make the vehicle light to reduce petrol consumption and heighten speed
while still having a sturdy structure. Special ticket reading devices instantly read the
passengers’ travel cards as they pass through the doors.
Trams
Trams operate on rails. They are environmentally friendly,
rather fast, and have a good capacity; also, with a good
rail system, they can easily avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Trams are an essential part of any European city’s infrastructure
and are usually very profitable as well.
Name: Zossen Mark-1
In use: 1920-1962
Description: The Zossen Mark-1 tram is a small vehicle that uses electricity to travel
along set tracks. Trams are excellent for cities because of the small amount of space
they require and the ability to build tracks to places where larger vehicles cannot go.
The Mark-1 has been built well and doesn’t require much maintenance.
Name: James Cook
In use: 1934-1966
Description: The James Cook tram is equipped with all of the era’s modern passenger
comforts: seats with cushions, heating, and large windows for enjoying the view.
This makes the energy consumption a bit higher than usual, but the James Cook has
a good passenger capacity to make up for the electricity bill.
Name: Pavlov Elektrika
In use: 1947-1992
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Description: The Elektrika, once the Pavlov factory’s flagship, provides passengers
with minimum comfort but is reliable and economic. The revolutionary two-unit
structure greatly increases capacity and gives the tram a modern look.
Name: Espen 1
In use: 1966-2005
Description: The Espen 1 tram is especially built for rough tracks and heavy usage.
It is heavy and durable, requiring less maintenance than any other tram. The Espen 1
is also a two-unit tram and has lots of room for passengers due to cleverly positioned
seats which still manage to be comfortable. It also features a machine for passengers
to stamp their own tickets, eliminating the need for conductors.
Name: Railcad Volatio
In use: 1992-Present
Description: The Railcad Volatio is quite expensive, but has excellent passenger
capacity and a good average speed. The Railcad factories use a special technique to
make their trams durable, while top-quality parts ensure the need for maintenance is
low. The Volatio features a five-unit structure that guarantees a large capacity while
keeping the vehicle highly maneuverable and fast.
Name: Louis Enviro X
In use: 2005-Present
Description: The five-unit Louis Enviro X has superior passenger capacity and is
quite attractive, making it a true passenger magnet. Riding the Enviro X is always
a pleasure! The downside is that the vehicle is prone to breaking down. Still, low
energy consumption and a lightweight structure help the Enviro X to compete
through speed. Much effort has been spent on making the driving experience
pleasurable: all Enviro X trams have an extra padded seat for the driver and large
side mirrors to make it easy to keep track of one’s surroundings in a busy city
environment.
Name: Scanditram Multi
In use: 2011-Present
Description: Scanditram, the largest tram producer in Norway, is extremely proud
of the Multi. It has all the latest systems and comforts, making it fast, attractive,
and agile. It is designed with the energy crisis in mind and uses only a fraction of
the electricity of the older models. Passenger comfort was a top priority when it
was designed, and even though the capacity isn’t large, traveling aboard the Multi
is a true pleasure.
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Metro
Metro routes can be built on ground level, above ground,
and on three underground levels. Metro routes are essential
to moving large masses of people while maintaining
low operational costs. While metro infrastructure is fairly
expensive to build, it’s cheap to run and attracts large amounts of passengers.
Metro is best used to connect major suburbs to the center of the city.
Name: Brotzeitschachtel
In use: 1920-1958
Description: The Brotzeitschachtel was the German manufacturer’s first metro
train, introducing underground transportation to the masses. The Brotzeit’s boxy
appearance stems from the idea of functionality over comfort. The downside of being
one of the first metro trains manifests itself in the motor, rendering the train rather
slow. However, its robust design requires little maintenance.
Name: Livingstone Bulwark
In use: 1935-1960
Description: A true representative of the age of streamlining and proto-futurism,
the Livingstone Bulwark was a step in a new direction in the field of metro train design.
With passenger comfort in mind, the interior of the train is fitted with quality
equipment, from cushioned seats to the instruments in the driver’s cabin. To reduce
costs, the powerful engine is made of cheaper parts and requires frequent upkeep
to run properly.
Name: Arnauld Mobilé
In use: 1956-1988
Description: With a large passenger capacity, the Arnauld Mobilé is a versatile metro
train best suited for medium-distance transportation. It is an all-around reliable
choice for both passenger safety and durability. As one of the first in line for mass
production, the motor is made without fine-tuning in order to speed the manufacturing
process, leading to a less-than-ideal energy consumption rate.
Name: Brighton Roller 72
In use: 1972-2003
Description: The Brighton Roller 72 can be described as spacious, durable, and passenger
friendly. It offers comfortable seats and roomy carts to make for a pleasant
ride. Its new motor design makes it extremely reliable in all situations. The economic
energy consumption is in direct relation to the mediocre top speed.
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Name: Musketeur C4
In use: 1992-Present
Description: The Musketeur C4 is of Swedish design. It matches a high average
speed with unsurpassed passenger capacity, making it the ideal choice for transporting
large numbers quickly between different city districts. Its design consists
of durable light materials, balancing the weight of the train with the large amount of
passengers. This makes its energy usage tolerable at all distances.
Name: Galaxie Zoner
In use: 2010-Present
Description: This high-speed metro train from Japan represents that country’s overall
transportation design ideology. As the most expensive metro train, it is superbly
designed to ensure that passengers enjoy their ride. The hefty price tag is somewhat
offset by its low electricity costs and speed. However, the advanced technology it is
based on is prone to malfunction and requires constant monitoring and maintenance.
Water buses
Many European cities have internal waterways or are located
on the coast, making water transport a good choice, especially
during the early decades of transportation history. Water buses
are good for transporting masses of people, but are rather slow.
Name: Mandrake Steamer
In use: 1920-1970
Description: The Mandrake Steamer is a sturdy paddle wheeler with a high passenger
capacity. Due to its heavy build and propelling technology, it has a rather low
average speed, though it allows passengers to enjoy the ride in a relatively roomy environment.
Moderate energy consumption is also in the Mandrake Steamer’s favor.
Name: Ciapada Lontra
In use: 1961-2000
Description: The Ciapada Lontra hails from the nexus of water bus traffic: Venice, Italy.
Its low price is reflected in the need for frequent maintenance, and while perhaps not the
best choice in terms of looks and comfort, it has proven itself useful with its rather high
average speed. On the other hand, its speed also leads to high energy consumption.
Name: Donau Caravel
In use: 1994-Present
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Description: With its streamlined form, the Donau Caravel is a superior water bus.
The exterior’s sleek and modern Austrian design is complemented by the comfortable
and stylish interior. Its attractiveness to passengers and high average speed
are countered by its high rate of energy consumption. Still, it is widely used for both
public transportation and tourist services.
Helicopters
Helicopters appeal most to tourists who want a better
view of the city and busy business people for whom price
is not an issue. Generally, helicopters are expensive and
have a really low capacity, but they are quite versatile and
fast. A helicopter never gets stuck in a traffic jam!
Name: Colossal Mosquito
In use: 1957-1985
Description: The first tandem-rotor commercial helicopter, the Colossal Mosquito
proved that helicopter charter services were a viable branch of the transportation
industry. It has the largest passenger capacity and feels like a bus among the skies
with its spacious layout. However, the visually impressive design is also bulky, and
therefore a fuel drain.
Name: Lancer 620
In use: 1973-2006
Description: The Lancer 620 was first introduced as a military helicopter for medical
evacuations. Given its operational history, the helicopter is very reliable in all situations.
What it loses in fuel consumption, it makes up in average speed. The nature and
origin of the helicopter also makes it possible to quickly load and unload passengers.
As it was designed with functionality rather than aesthetics in mind, it is not the most
appealing helicopter.
Name: Aerocruiser 4
In use: 2004-Present
Description: The epitome of commercial air transport, the Aerocruiser 4 delivers a fast
and quiet way to travel around the city. Its design incorporates a spacious luggage hold
and a near-luxurious passenger cabin. However, the advanced engine technology that
allows for almost silent flight and a high average speed requires constant maintenance
to work properly and avoid aerial accidents. The composite materials used for the cabin
make the helicopter lightweight, resulting in a rather economic fuel consumption rate.
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Stops and Stations
Many different stops and stations are available to cater to the needs
of your customers. Some stations are more attractive to passengers,
but these usually have higher maintenance costs. You should carefully
choose which stops to use, because in low-population areas, the more
expensive stops may take a toll on your profits.
Bus stops
Name: Bus stop with sign
Appearance date: 1920
Description: The most basic bus stop: a sign marking where the vehicle will stop.
Name: Bus stop with shelter
Appearance date: 1931
Description: Provides passengers with a place to sit and makes waiting in rainy
weather more comfortable.
Name: Luxury bus stop
Appearance date: 1981
Description: Makes waiting a pleasure and attracts a lot of passengers. A modern
bus stop with a vending machine appeals to many customers. However, it has the
highest maintenance cost of all bus stops.
Tram stops
Name: Tram stop with sign
Appearance date: 1920
Description: A basic stop for trams with a sign marking the waiting area.
Name: Tram stop with shelter
Appearance date: 1926
Description: Shelters passengers from rain and wind.
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Name: Luxury tram stop
Appearance date: 1965
Description: A glass-walled stop that is well lit and modern. The high maintenance
costs are offset by its attractive look.
Metro stations
Name: Underground metro station
Appearance date: 1920
Description: An underground station can handle many passengers. However,
it needs to be connected to underground rails and has a high maintenance cost.
Underground stations are good choices for densely populated areas as they take up
little space above ground.
Name: Ground-level metro station
Appearance date: 1920
Description: The ground-level station has the lowest maintenance cost of all metro
station types, but it takes up a lot of space.
Name: Elevated metro station
Appearance date: 1946
Description: Elevated stations are good for densely built cities. They have reasonable
maintenance costs and are very attractive.
Water bus piers
Name: Water bus pier
Appearance date: 1920
Description: Provides passengers with access to water buses.
Heliports
Name: Heliport
Appearance date: 1957
Description: A facility for helicopters to land and pick up passengers
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